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Another audition season is upon us! If you're making a video audition for a prescreening round or a regular audition, keep these tips in mind for making a high-quality video that college music faculty will love.

Applying for a music composition major can be tricky. Not only do you have to fill out the normal application, you also have to submit a composition portfolio and perhaps even prepare an audition on your primary instrument. Today's guide is all about crafting a polished composition portfolio and how to get better at composing while you're in high school! Don't forget to subscribe to my weekly newsletter on my website to get insights on how to make your college search *better*. @followers #musiccomposition #composer #writingmusic #compositionportfolio #MusicAdmissions #collegeadmissionshelp

After a college fair, you get to sort through all the stuff you got from all the colleges, and then start building your list! Where do you even start?!? This week's blog is all about building that college list step-by-step, and how to start your research without getting too overwhelmed. #collegeadmissions #collegefairs #collegecounselor #listbuilding

It's college fair season! College fairs are a great way to learn more about many colleges in a short amount of time. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your college fair experience, what you SHOULDN'T do at a college fair, and some questions you can ask college reps that aren't "what majors do you have?" ;) Also, if you're in the Phoenix area: on Sunday, September 15, National Association for College Admission Counseling will host a national college fair at the Phoenix Convention Center. Visit https://lnkd.in/gnmd9Tjp to register! #collegefairs #collegeadmissions #collegecounseling

Being a versatile musician doesn't mean that you know how to play every instrument under the sun. It's more about mastering different styles of music on your primary instrument. https://lnkd.in/gtmEgcFt

The Common App is open, and I've got some resources to help you through it. 1. Take your time--read all the questions and prompts thoroughly so you don't miss any details. 2. Some schools are still updating their sections of the Common App, including supplemental essay questions and application due dates. Be patient. No school needs your application RIGHT. NOW. 3. If you're really stuck with navigating the Common App, try the AXS Companion, which is a step-by-step guide for every section of the Common App. It's amazing, trust me. https://lnkd.in/eAMPQTCq 4. Finally, you don't have to go it alone! Ask for help from your school counselor or hire an independent counselor (like yours truly) to be with you every step of the way. Happy application season - you've got this!

Think you can't earn scholarships if you're majoring in music? Think again.

It's time to start packing for college! If you missed last Tuesday's newsletter, check out the packing list for musicians, and don't forget these essential items as you head to college as a musician. #musicmajor #collegeadmissions #collegepacking #musician

Musical talent and good academics are not mutually exclusive.